Pest Forecast for Oconto County, Wisconsin

Oconto County, Wisconsin · Pop. 38,383

30
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Oconto County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (53), Ticks (50), Termites (30).

Last updated: October 2, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data

Current Weather Conditions

54.3°F
Temperature
Feels like 49.5°F
60%
Humidity
Dewpoint 40.7°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.09"
6.2 mph
Wind
Gusts 15.4 mph
51.4°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
22%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.09"
Rain (3-day)
0.09"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Oconto County area · Updated Oct 2, 3:04 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

71°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.43"
Total Rainfall
14 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
62°
45°
Sat
Oct 3
61°
39°
23%
Sun
Oct 4
66°
45°
23%
0.004" rain
Mon
Oct 5
61°
39°
Tue
Oct 6
65°
40°
1%
0.004" rain
Wed
Oct 7
70°
51°
6%
0.055" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Oconto County

Spiders
Steady
53
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Ticks
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 54.3°F are in the tick questing range.

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Termites
Steady
30
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Wasps
Steady
28
/100
LOW

Current temps (54.3°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
25
/100
LOW

Cold temps (54.3°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
18
/100
LOW

Cool temps (54.3°F) are limiting mosquito flights.

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Ants
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Cool temps are reducing ant foraging activity.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Oconto County

Pest TodaySatSun
Spiders
53 🟡58 🟡 +556 🟡 +3
Ticks
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Termites
30 🟡20 🟢 -1030 🟡
Wasps
28 🟢28 🟢28 🟢
Mice & Rats
25 🟢35 🟡 +1030 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
18 🟢3 🟢 -1518 🟢
Ants
5 🟢0 🟢 -55 🟢

Projected from Open-Meteo forecast data. Actual scores update every 3 hours.

Need Pest Control in Oconto County?

Spiders risk is MODERATE (53/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

9 homeowners in Oconto County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Oconto County

Month Active Pests
Jan Mice/Rats (indoor), Spiders (indoor)
Feb Mice/Rats (indoor)
Mar Ants (early), Termites (swarm season starts)
Apr Ticks (season starts), Ants, Termites
May Ticks (peak nymphs), Mosquitoes (start), Ants
Jun Ticks (peak), Mosquitoes (surge), Wasps (nest building)
Jul Mosquitoes (peak), Ticks, Wasps
Aug Mosquitoes (peak), Wasps (peak), Spiders (increase)
Sep Wasps (aggressive), Spiders, Mice (seeking warmth)
Oct ← Now Mice/Rats (peak intrusion), Spiders (indoor)
Nov Mice/Rats (indoor)
Dec Mice/Rats (indoor)

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39/100 🟡
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43/100 🟡
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37/100 🟡
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39/100 🟡
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38/100 🟡
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55/100 🟡
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33/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Oconto County

What pests are active in Oconto County right now?
Currently active pests in Oconto County: Spiders (moderate risk, score 53/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 50/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 30/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Oconto County. This is when pest populations are lowest and treatments can prevent infestations before they start. For mosquitoes and ticks, treatments in May before peak season are especially cost-effective.
Average pest control costs in Oconto County range from $150-$300 for a one-time treatment and $40-$70/month for ongoing quarterly service. Termite treatments are higher, typically $1,500-$5,000. Mosquito yard treatments run $75-$100 per application. Get free quotes from local pros through our platform.
Oconto County sees all 7 tracked pest types seasonally: ticks (Apr-Oct), mosquitoes (May-Sep), ants (spring-summer, especially after rain), wasps (Jun-Sep), spiders (year-round, peak indoors in fall), mice/rats (peak Oct-Mar), and termites (swarm season Mar-Jun). Use our forecasts to see what's active right now.
Most Wisconsin homeowners benefit from quarterly pest control service. During peak season (May-September), monthly treatments may be recommended for mosquitoes and ticks. Year-round quarterly service provides the best value for comprehensive protection against seasonal pests.

Oconto County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
50/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
18/100 · low
Ants
5/100 · low
Wasps
28/100 · low
Spiders
53/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
25/100 · low
Termites
30/100 · moderate

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